PUBLIC SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

Friday, March 21, 2025 · 9:00 AM AM · City Hall, Room 301-B

TL;DR

The Public Safety and Health Committee held a meeting with multiple ordinances and resolutions focused on municipal operations, public safety, and health services. The committee recommended passage for most items, including several grants and agreements that will enhance emergency services and health programs in Milwaukee.

Key Decisions

Fire Department Intergovernmental Agreements for Equipment Maintenance Passed
Gender-Neutral Terminology for Fire Department Personnel Passed
Health Department Grant Acceptances (Epidemiology & Beach Water Monitoring) Passed
Homeland Security Intelligence Analysts Grant Passed, Assigned to Finance Committee
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program Grant Passed

Agenda PDF Minutes PDF

Agenda

Meeting convened at 9:08 AM
Meeting adjourned at 11:43 A.M. Joanna Urtiz Staff Assistant
1. An ordinance relating to parking controls.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
2. An ordinance relating to traffic controls.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
3. A substitute charter ordinance relating to use of gender-neutral terminology for fire department personnel.
Charter Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. BURGELIS that this Charter Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
4. Substitute resolution authorizing the Milwaukee Fire Department to enter into intergovernmental agreements with Wisconsin municipalities to provide repair and maintenance services for fire, rescue and emergency medical equipment.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
5. A substitute ordinance relating to the Capitol Drive food peddler vehicle zone.
Ordinance
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Ordinance be RECOMMENDED FOR PASSAGE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
6. Substitute Resolution amending Common Council File Number 240641 relative to acceptance and funding of the 2024-2026 Epidemiology & Lab Capacity grant from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 3/28/2025. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
7. Substitute resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Health to negotiate and enter into sponsorship agreements for Health Department programs and events.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
8. Substitute resolution relative to acceptance and funding of the 2025 Beach Water Monitoring grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 3/28/2025. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
9. Substitute resolution authorizing the Health Department to utilize the State of Minnesota’s cooperative purchasing program to purchase medical supplies, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
10. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2025 Homeland Security Southeast Wisconsin Threat Analysis Center (STAC) Intelligence Analysts grant.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION AND ASSIGNED to the FINANCE & PERSONNEL COMMITTEE due back on 3/28/2025. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
11. Resolution relating to acceptance and funding of a 2024-2025 Wisconsin Internet Crime Against Children Task Force Program grant.
Resolution
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Resolution be RECOMMENDED FOR ADOPTION. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
12. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the staffing and operations of the Traffic Safety Unit.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
13. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to its Airborne Assessment Team.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
14. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission relating to Standard Operating Procedures.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. WESTMORELAND that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
15. Communication from the Milwaukee Police Department relating to the clearance rate for vehicle thefts.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. TAYLOR that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
16. Communication from the Fire and Police Commission providing a report on the current status and functionality of the City’s emergency telecommunication system.
Communication
Action: RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be RECOMMENDED FOR PLACING ON FILE. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
17. Communication from the Office of Community Wellness and Safety relating to a status report on its use of American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Communication
Action: HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR Passed

A motion was made by ALD. MOORE that this Communication be HELD TO CALL OF THE CHAIR. This motion PREVAILED by the following vote:
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